Interior Design
There are no set guidelines to designing a room, there is only a creative outlook that people have to imagine before it is together. There are however a few tips and ideas that can help add the look that you want to your room.
Read moreRamifications of selling a home without municipal approved building plans
The reality is that if alterations and additions have been carried out on a property without municipal (local authority) approval and the property is then sold, it can become quite a complex legal matter.
Read moreCommon design flaws and how to avoid them
When redesigning your home, or building from the foundations up, avoiding design errors should always be a concern. The simplest layout or placement flaw can truly hinder your experience of your home and prove to be very frustrating and costly.
Read moreThrows and Duvets
There is no need to go knocking down walls and ripping up carpets. The best way to turn your bedroom into a luxurious and stylish space? Your bedding.
Read moreFeng Shui
Despite the scoffs and laughs of skeptics, Feng Shui has become well known in making a definite difference to the way your home flows and the energy that surrounds you.
Read moreRENOVATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
Drawings should be put in place inspected by an assessor and be approved before any project starts. Building an illegal, foreign or not recognised structure by the municipality is totally unacceptable, free advice must be given to consumers of the services and products.
Read moreDEFECTIVE BUILDING DEFECTS
A common risk is the construction/ addition of unauthorized building structures which may add to the structural burden
Read moreFrom Blueprint to Reality: Explaining the Procedures Taken by Architects
Learn how architects bring your vision to life, navigating from blueprint to reality with expertise and precision.
Read moreIf you’re selling your property, then consider this …
Have someone with a fresh pair of eyes, point out areas of your home that need work and consider the following.
Read moreCushions and pillows
Cushions and pillows are among the most basic and effective aspects of décor in any room, whether it be a lounge, bedroom or dining room. Cushions and pillows are more than just decorative though, they have a functional role to play in that they lend comfort to furniture, or allow for a good night’s sleep.
Read moreHow to choose an Architect in South Africa
Ensure that your chosen Architect keeps you informed as the design process unfolds/progresses and that he or she adheres to the proposed project deliverables or design milestones/timelines.
Read moreFrom Concept to Construction: How Drafting Services Streamline Home Improvement Projects
Learn how drafting services turn home improvement dreams into reality with precision and expertise
Read moreYour first building experience?
While you do want the best quality construction, you also want to ensure that every cent you spend is delivering value
Read moreClient and Business Relations
Building Credible relationships in the world of business is always ideal and the best way to ensure you get a referral for future work.
Read moreBenefits of a large Garage
Having a garage can offer numerous benefits for homeowners, and considering a flat-roofed garage for potential future home extension can be a practical choice
Read moreBuilding Project managers and what to tell them
Its always a good idea to personally speak to your building project manager, this is because it is not an easy job to do 100% when there is not real scope of what you as the home owner are wanting to do, so here are a few tips to help yourself and him/her.
Read moreArchitects
Its roots go back to Stone Age times and have grown to immense heights in terms of creativity and innovation. For a profession that has grown through years and years of history, surely your home deserves to be created by somebody with expertise and talent. HomeImprovement4u wants to actively ensure that you find an architect with the talent and experience learned through the ages.
Read more2017’s top trends in interior decorating
Redecorating is one of the most exciting stages in home design because it gives homeowners a chance to express their creativity and structure their living spaces to reflect individual ideas about comfort and aesthetics.
Read morePrinting on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
Read more6 Mistakes to avoid before you build
Set your budget or get assistance in setting it, be realistic and have a 10% contingency fund
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